New Delhi: Some Muslim and Buddhist organizations
on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh seeking his intervention
to stop killings of Muslims in Myanmar. The central government was also urged
to protect the rights of Burmese refugees who are living in pathetic conditions
in New Delhi.
“There are continuous news reports of atrocities
and killing of ethnic Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar which has caused a feeling of
sadness amongst large sections of the Indian Muslim community. Many
organizations have protested at various places across the country against this
widespread killing by the Myanmar Military junta. Common peace loving citizens
of India are also worried about news of large scale genocidal killings of the
Rohingya Muslim community,” the groups said in the joint letter sent to PM and External
Affairs Minister.
They urged the government to act as a peacemaker
and ask Myanmar Govt. to stop the killings.
“This massacre is against the principles of
justice, peace and humanity. Indian government as a responsible neighboring
country & as a regional & growing international power, should act as a
peacemaker and ask the Myanmar Govt. to stop this violence against its
Minorities. This act will also enhance the prestige & image of our country
in South Asia and in the International community. Thus it is our humble request
that the Government of India, appeal to the Myanmar government to look into the
grievous matter with the urgency that it deserves and protect the life, liberty
and property of helpless Minorities,” read the letter signed by Shahnawaz
Warsi, General Secretary, Muslim Students Organization of India (MSO), Kishore
Jagtap, President, All India Buddhist Council and Feroze Mithiborwala,
President, Bharat Bachao Andolan.
These Minorities should also be given their basic
rights which they are entitled to being citizens of Myanmar, but as yet
unfortunately they are not even recognized as citizens in the land of their
birth & are stateless, they further said.
“We also request Government of India to protect
the rights of Myanmari refugees who are living in pathetic conditions in New
Delhi,” civil groups demanded.
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